Will still act, but come up with a thrilling role: open-minded Madhu

In Malayalam cinema, ‘Parikkutty’ has become synonymous with lovers. Parikutti’s painful words to Karutamma, ‘If Karutamma goes away, I will die singing on the shop floor…’ is hailed as the best dialogue delivery ever by an actor named Madhu. Its popularity can be inferred from the fact that even today this dialogue is exemplified by impersonators of Madhu on mime platforms. But in Malayalam cinema, Parikutty in ‘Chemmeen’ gave Madhu the face of a destitute son. He desperately wanted to escape from it. It was then that NP Ali thought of making a film. He expressed his willingness to produce if Madhu would direct. So Madhu decided to become a director. C. Radhakrishnan’s novel ‘Thevidissi’ was made into a film by Madhu under the title Priya. Bengali actress Lily Chakraborty was the heroine. Madhu played the role of Gopakumar, a heavy-handed villain in the film. On the other hand, Adoor Bhasi, who played only a comedy role, handled the lead role. The Censor Board gave the film an A certificate but the film was a huge success. Not only that, the film also won the state government award for the second best film of the year… Madhu Manasu is opening his mind, about his film career and acting in ‘Manorama Online Premia’…